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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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